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Social studies 10
Europe: Roman Empire/Industrial Revolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Democracy | A form of government by the people, in which citizens often elect representatives to govern them. |
| Aristocrats | Members of the upper class |
| Aqueduct | A transporting system for carrying water long distances, sometimes raised on a bridge. |
| Barbarians | Soldiers or warriors considered to be culturally less developed than those being fought; the term originally comes from the German tribes who invaded the Roman Empire. |
| City-state | An independent state made up of a city and the territories depending on it. |
| Feudal system | A social structure during the Middle Ages consisting of a king, lords, vassals and serfs. |
| Patrician | A wealthy landowner in ancient Rome. |
| Philosopher | A person who examines questions about the universe and searches for the truth. |
| Plebeian | A farmer or lower class person in ancient rome. |
| Republic | A form of government in which officials are elected by the people to govern. |
| Serf | From the 1500s to the 1800s, a poor Russian or European peasant farmer who rented land from a landlord and had few rights. |
| Veto | To reject a decision made by another government body. |
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